20560 Needle insj without njx 1 or 2 muscle
Also known as: muscle needle insertion, needle placement no injection
Needle insertion into one or two muscles without injection of therapeutic medication. This procedure establishes needle access for potential future intervention.
In Plain Language
needle placed in muscle without medication
Clinical Context
Used as add-on component of procedures requiring multiple muscle needle placements without therapeutic injection at each site.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.31 |
| Total RVU | 0.31 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.31, this code ranks in the 0th percentile among Surgery codes — 25.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 20560?
CPT 20560 (Needle insj without njx 1 or 2 muscle) is a Surgery code. Needle insertion into one or two muscles without injection of therapeutic medication. This procedure establishes needle access for potential future intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 20560?
The work RVU for CPT 20560 is 0.31. This code is primarily used by Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia.
When is CPT 20560 used?
Used as add-on component of procedures requiring multiple muscle needle placements without therapeutic injection at each site.
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